THE HAVERFORD SCHOOLHaverford, Pennsylvania

HEAD OF SCHOOLStart Date: July 1, 2021 or 2022

haverford.org

OVERVIEW

Since 1884, The Haverford School, an all-boys, pre-k-12 independent school on Philadelphia’s Main Line, has been a leader in helping boys grow in academics, the arts, athletics, and moral character. A rigorous liberal arts curriculum and the School’s “best for boys” approach to teaching and learning empowers students to both master knowledge and lead lives of compassion and empathy. Integral to a Haverford School education are extensive programs in leadership, service learning, global studies, health and wellness, and community life. Guided by a faculty highly attuned to the academic and social needs of boys, The Haverford School has prepared generations of boys for admission to top colleges and universities and successful lives beyond.

With the highest re-enrollment among area independent schools, families choose The Haverford School year after year to bring out the best in its students. Faculty and staff teach to the unique needs and strengths of boys, helping them realize their full human potential — socially, morally, and intellectually. At Haverford, students receive a strong academic foundation, make lifelong friends, and learn to serve their wider community.

The Haverford School seeks a dynamic leader as its next Head of School starting July 1, 2021 or 2022. The successful candidate will be a highly experienced educational leader devoted to the School’s mission and program. The Head of School has oversight of all organizational activities and serves as the School’s academic leader, fostering a climate of excellence and ethical growth among students, faculty, and staff. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a highly regarded independent school with an unwavering commitment to student wellbeing and success.

MissionThe Haverford School community prepares boys for life by developing men of character, intellect, and compassion who will transform our world.

CARNEYSANDOE.COM 2

SCHOOL HISTORY

The Haverford School was founded in 1884 by Haverford College at the request of Alexander and Lois Cassatt, the latter being the niece of U.S. President James Buchanan. The School was originally named The Haverford College Grammar School and was designed to educate the children of Haverford College faculty. In 1903, the School became independent and changed its name to The Haverford School and focused on the education of boys. The School was Quaker during its affiliation with Haverford College, but has been nonsectarian since becoming independent.

Over the years, The Haverford School would grow with the surrounding community — developing a reputation for excellence in academics, arts, and athletics, while evolving with the times into one of the nation’s top boys’ schools. Today, the School continues to strive to be a premier school for boys based on the ideals of academic and moral excellence of its founders.

THE SCHOOL

The Haverford difference is evident in the School’s extraordinary educators who know how to teach and reach boys at all stages of development. It is exhibited in the remarkable students’ commitment to explore the “why,” to examine themselves and their world, and to look out for one another. It is carried in the nearly 5,000 alumni who are making a difference as government ambassadors and Broadway actors, financial analysts and international aid workers, symphony conductors and tech entrepreneurs.

Every decision at The Haverford School is made with best practices for boys’ education in mind. This best-for-boys program taps into the decades of research and the School’s own knowledge and experience on how young men learn. Haverford teachers are experts in educating and mentoring. They

CARNEYSANDOE.COM 3

Fast FactsFounded: 1884Grades: Pre-k-12Total students: 942Total faculty: 110Faculty with advanced degrees: 60%Student/teacher ratio: 8.56:1Students of color: 29.6%Financial aid awarded: $9.19MStudents receiving aid: 42.3%Endowment: $90.2M

recognize their students’ innate competitiveness, their boundless energy, their need to learn with their hands, their sense of humor, and their sense of fairness. They understand that boys thrive under a relational teaching method and they go the extra mile to get to know each student well.

The School believes in attracting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive student body, and it serves students representing more than 90 zip codes. Diversity, equity, and belonging have become increasingly central components of the School’s overall identity and philosophical orientation. The pre-kindergarten-12 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program empowers the community with stress reduction strategies, spaces for practicing the navigation of difference and sameness, and the freedom to make mistakes. It includes direct training for faculty, staff, and parents; school-based student leadership development; and ongoing practice with regional and national partners.

The School’s “2020-2025 Strategic Plan: Lifelong Learning and Leading” ensures that Haverford will continue to evolve its program to deliver an excellent 21st-century education — with a heightened focus on intellectual curiosity, collaboration, resiliency, creativity, and a dedication to lifelong learning. While honoring the traditional liberal arts education, The Haverford School also endeavors to help boys apply these skills through project-based learning and a design-thinking process. All this work is supported by added attention to character and leadership development.

The Haverford School also offers coeducational partnerships and programs with two nearby girls schools, the Agnes Irwin School and The Baldwin School. The Haverford School is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS), and the International Boys’ Schools Coalition (IBSC).

CARNEYSANDOE.COM 4

ACADEMICS

The rigorous liberal arts program is the foundation of a Haverford School education. In order to prepare boys for life, the faculty understands that the students need to master a body of knowledge in a variety of disciplines and develop a set of skills that allows them to be productive citizens in the world. From pre-kindergarten through grade 12, the academic program provides a strong foundation for future learning and a skill set that will enable students to navigate in and contribute to their world.

The pre-K through fifth grade program develops capable, independent students. Education in the critical early years is grounded in the science of learning and employs evidence based practices in the classrooms. The Lower School program focuses on developing boys with solid foundations in reading, writing, math, social-emotional, and fine/gross motor skills. Students leave the Lower School with not only the academic and social emotional foundations needed to succeed in Middle School and beyond, but also with a well-rounded knowledge base in science and the arts; an understanding of their relationship to and role within their community, our country, and the world; and how to use their critical thinking skills and understanding of the design thinking process to be leaders, contributors, and innovators.

The Middle School academic program focuses on helping students grow in critical thinking, creativity, and strength — both physically and emotionally. Teachers understand the needs of adolescent boys and focus on developing strong relationships to engage them in learning. The liberal arts curriculum includes studies in English, mathematics, American and world history, science, Spanish, Latin, 2D and 3D art, multi-media, theater, music, and health and physical education. In the spring, eighth grade students choose an elective such as marketing, finance, leadership, philosophy, Chinese, or programming. Middle School students are encouraged to take risks and make mistakes in a safe, supportive, and caring environment as they are prepared for high school.

CARNEYSANDOE.COM 5

In Upper School, the curriculum focuses on the wide range of skills, both academic and social, that are necessary for success in a rigorous college program. Core study in six major disciplines — English, mathematics, modern and classical languages, science, history, and the arts — is complemented by elective offerings such as engineering, electronics, economics, software programming, the modern Middle East, modern Black lives, music production and recording, molecular biology, environmental ethics, and more. The Upper School also offers an impressive Global Studies program.

Seventy-eight of the graduates over the past five years have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. In addition, many graduates have been awarded merit scholarships at colleges and universities.

THE ARTS

The Haverford School boasts a rich artistic heritage, approaching the arts as an integral part of each boy’s education. The visual arts are integrated into each division, with several specialized electives available to Upper School students looking to develop their talents and explore their creativity. Students work with skilled faculty, all of whom are themselves practicing

CARNEYSANDOE.COM 6

Ninety-five percent of Haverford School students from the Classes 2016-2020 were admitted to one of their top three choices for college. Graduates from the Class of 2020 have matriculated to the following colleges and universities, among others:

Amherst CollegeBoston CollegeBowdoin College Brown UniversityColby CollegeColgate UniversityCollege of William and MaryCornell UniversityDartmouth CollegeDavidson CollegeDuke UniversityElon University Georgetown UniversityHarvard UniversityLafayette College Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMcGill UniversityMiami University (Ohio)Middlebury College Northeastern UniversityOhio State UniversityPennsylvania State UniversityPrinceton UniversityPurdue UniversityRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteRhode Island School of DesignStanford UniversityTufts University Tulane UniversityUnited States Air Force AcademyUniversity of Chicago University of MichiganUniversity of Notre DameUniversity of PennsylvaniaUniversity of RichmondUniversity of Virginia Vanderbilt UniversityVillanova UniversityWesleyan UniversityWilliams College

College Placement

professional artists. Courses include drawing, painting, design, photography, digital arts and website design, video and animation, ceramics, and woodworking. Beyond academic pursuits, there are several extra-curricular opportunities in the visual arts available to students including the Art Club, Film Club, Pegasus (the award-winning arts and literary magazine), and the Stop-Motion Club.

The music program is well-known for its extraordinary faculty and for attracting and supporting talented students nationally. Providing a wealth of experiences in active music making from pre-kindergarten through grade 12, the program offers opportunities to perform in orchestras, choirs, and select vocal and instrumental ensembles. They sing, dance, play percussion instruments, study guitar, and use equipment on the cutting edge of music technology to orchestrate, arrange and compose music. The choral ensembles have sung at Carnegie Hall, the Academy of Music, and on tour throughout Europe.

In Haverford’s theater program, boys receive hands-on experience in every facet of theater. In addition to learning acting technique, boys study a variety of skills, from lighting design to stage combat. Starting with introduction to theater courses, the curriculum culminates in an advanced class in which boys have the opportunity to write, direct, cast, and produce their very own play. Theater courses are offered in the Middle and Upper School, with three mainstage productions every year.

The Haverford School counts many professional performing and visual artists among its alumni.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS

The Haverford School is highly committed to physical health and wellness throughout the pre-k-12 program. In physical education, exercise is fun. Both general fitness and hand-eye coordination are emphasized, and the goal is to engage students by keeping each class lively and fresh. The physical education program is designed to provide a diversified curriculum that positively affects each student’s

CARNEYSANDOE.COM 7

self-image and confidence. Students are given the opportunity to reach their full athletic potential in an environment committed to good sportsmanship, promoting positive communication, instilling a strong work ethic, and encouraging a healthy, active lifestyle while fostering a love for sport and physical fitness.

The competitive sports program is particularly strong, with many student-athletes going on to play at the college level. Haverford School teams, taking part in the Inter-Academic League (Inter-Ac), often win league championships in multiple sports. The School has been a member of Inter-Ac since 1887. Varsity teams include crew, cross-country, football, golf, soccer, water polo, basketball, ice hockey, squash, swimming and diving, winter track, wrestling, baseball, lacrosse, tennis, and track and field. In 2018-19, seven teams captured Inter-Ac titles, out of a possible 14 championships. Tennis captured its tenth straight Inter-Ac Championship, while golf, soccer, water polo, basketball, squash, and track and field also earned titles.

A favorite athletic tradition, EA Day (or Haverford Day from the Episcopal Academy perspective) is a tradition of sportsmanship and competition that traces its history back to 1887. Alumni, parents, and students gather to cheer on their respective school’s team. For Haverford students, it marks a day of competition against a longstanding archrival and the close of the fall sports season. Since 1980, the school whose teams win the day retains the coveted split-sweater, composed of half of a Haverford School sweater and half of an Episcopal Academy sweater neatly sewn together.

STUDENT LIFE

Students are encouraged to follow their passions and invest time in the community in myriad ways. Throughout the community-life programming, the School focuses on instilling the values and virtues that position students to connect across lines of difference; to show respect, honesty, and courage

CARNEYSANDOE.COM 8

in the decisions that they make; and to engage in experiences and pursuits that will help shape their perceptions and behavior.

Outside of classes and athletics, students engage in regular service learning and partake in more than 50 student-run clubs and activities, ranging from astronomy to Model UN, from the Gay-Straight Alliance to Robotics, from the Math Club to the Poetry Club. The Upper School Robotics Team ranked third in the world at the VEX World Championships in 2019.

The Student Global Leadership Institute helps students explore leadership development — characterized by creativity, a capacity for problem solving, collaboration, communication, and multicultural perspectives. Students engage in team-developed service projects, addressing worldwide issues related to the environment, economics, and globalization.

CAMPUS

The School enjoys an impressive tree-lined campus located a short walk from Haverford College and situated on Philadelphia’s Main Line, 10 miles from downtown Philadelphia. All three divisions — Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School — are located on the same campus, and all have been steadily updated over the years to serve the needs of students and faculty. As a result, the architecture is an attractive mix of traditional and modern.

Of particular note is the new Middle School building, which opened in fall 2020. This state-of-the-art, 30,000-plus-square-foot Middle School is purpose-built for the developmental needs of the adolescent boy. The $18-million modern structure includes 18 advanced classrooms, a Learning Commons, a dynamic maker space, robotics and STEM areas, communal gathering places, and designated floors for each grade level.

CARNEYSANDOE.COM 9

The Athletic Center — including three basketball courts, a swimming pool, squash pavilion, a fitness and training center, and more — serves Lower, Middle, and Upper school students. Centennial Hall is The Haverford School’s state-of-the-art, 655-seat theater and performance space for Upper, Middle, and Lower School assemblies and productions. The campus also includes a treelined quad and amphitheater that serves as a valuable outdoor learning space.

HAVERFORD, PENNSYLVANIA

Haverford, Pennsylvania, is a communuity located just 10 miles outside of Philadelphia on the historic Main Line. This peaceful, pretty area is ideal for raising families and highly desirable. Of note is Haverford College, with Bryn Mawr College and Villanova University just next door. Aside from activity on the college campuses, life in Haverford is pleasingly sedate and suburban, and residents have easy access to big city amenities thanks to Philadelphia’s proximity.

Right in town is the Haverford College campus, home to a beautiful 216-acre arboretum featuring a 2.2-mile nature trail, a duck pond, and a variety of historic trees, and many locals enjoy excursions along the premises. The community also boasts a variety of parks and playgrounds for residents. In the winter, the Skatium at Veteran’s Park is a great place to bring a pair of ice skates.

Lancaster Avenue, which runs between Bryn Mawr and Haverford Colleges, offers a smattering of coffee shops, cafes, and restaurants. There are many fine shopping options and specialty shops await at Haverford Square, while nearby Suburban Square, an open-air mall in Ardmore, offers familiar mainstays as well as the daily Ardmore Farmers Market.

CARNEYSANDOE.COM 10

The Haverford School is a five-minute walk from Haverford Station via the Paoli/Thorndale Line on the SEPTA Regional Rail System which makes stops in both Haverford and Bryn Mawr. The extensive SEPTA system can also be used to access the Philadelphia International Airport (16 miles from Haverford) and many of the towns in the Philadelphia metro area. SEPTA also connects with New Jersey Transit, which can be used to reach hubs such as New York City, Atlantic City, and Newark.

Today, the Philadelphia metropolitan area is the eighth largest in the United States. As a thriving economic center, it is home to some major U.S. corporations, including Comcast, Cigna Insurance, Sunoco, Aramark food service, GlaxoSmithKilne, Urban Outfitters, and others. The city is also growing as a center for biotechnology and information technology. Of course, Philadelphia’s historic and cultural sites make it one of the nation’s major tourist destinations.

Philadelphia offers a plethora of cultural amenities. Museums include the Franklin Institute, the Museum of the American Revolution, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the impressive Barnes Foundation at its new location in Center City. It is a wonderful town for sports fans with collegiate games and professional offerings in baseball, hockey, football, and basketball. With its historic neighborhoods, parklands, and remarkable building murals, Philadelphia is a wonderful city for walking. It’s also a great city for dining out, with restaurants offering everything from continental to farm-to-table cuisines.

In education, the city is home to some of the oldest independent schools in the country and has the nation’s third largest concentration of college students — including at the University of Pennsylvania, Saint Joseph’s University, Temple University, and Drexel University.

CARNEYSANDOE.COM 11

CARNEYSANDOE.COM 12

OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

The Haverford School seeks a Head who will embody the strong values of this special school community. Haverford is a school dedicated to bringing the best out of each boy; the relationships that are established between boys and with their teachers last a lifetime. In addition to being engaged in the daily life and operations of running a pre-k-12 school, the new Head will focus on:

• Being a known, visible presence in the lives of the boys at all grades;• Embracing the mission of developing men of character, intellect, and compassion who can transform

the world;• Unifying all constituencies of the School with a positive, inclusive style of leadership;• Examining and understanding enrollment trends and issues that impact financial sustainability;• Leading the implementation of the Strategic Plan, “Lifelong Learning and Leading;”• Exemplifying that character of the highest order always matters;• Demonstrating how a school for boys can serve students in the 21st century;• Promulgating a commitment to social justice and inclusion, and emphasizing diversity in admissions

and hiring;• Creating an environment that nurtures and rewards innovation, and that supports faculty in their

myriad ways of improving the learning experience.

DESIRED QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS The Search Committee will consider a wide range of educational leaders for this role. Candidates who are most likely to advance will offer many of the following qualifications and qualities:

• An individual of the highest character who embodies The Haverford School’s core values;• A great communicator who can inspire through written communication and oral presentations;• The ability to listen, even when it is most challenging, to wide ranging views and opinions; • An eagerness to spend time with students, alumni, and staff and an openness to hearing their

various perspectives;• An understanding of the particular challenges and opportunities inherent in educating boys and an

informed appreciation of how they learn;• A decisive leadership style that conveys confidence and exhibits empathy;• A demonstrated commitment to and experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion as it pertains to

pre-k-12 education;• A history of distinguished leadership in pre-k-12 schools, including experience in elementary

education.

TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to contact the consultants in confidence. Candidates will ultimately need to submit the following materials as separate PDF documents:

• A thoughtful and targeted cover letter expressing interest in this particular position;• A current résumé;• A writing sample (e.g., article, speech, blog post, etc.) pertaining to leadership and/or secondary

education.

Should you advance in the search, you will eventually also be asked to share a list of five professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission). Materials should be sent to:

Lawrence AlexanderSearch Consultantlawrence.alexander@carneysandoe.com

Devereaux McClatcheyPresidentdev@carneysandoe.com

Robert VitaloSenior Consultantrobert.vitalo@carneysandoe.com

Jessica WrightAssisting Devereaux McClatcheyjessica.wright@carneysandoe.com

Several photographs in this document were taken before COVID-19 and do not reflect the current health and safety regulations in place on campus and in The Haverford School community.

CARNEYSANDOE.COM 13